Art Matters: The arts are a distinct component of the learning environment at United, designed to broaden the overall educational experience. The Center for Arts, Faith & Culture invites you to engage your creative spirit and discover ways in which the sacred is expressed and experienced through the arts.

The Arts as Transformation

The Center’s mission is to contribute to and support the work of artists, faith communities and churches by providing a means to explore the intersection of art and theology. Students, as well as the wider community, have a variety of avenues in which to engage the arts.

Academic courses

Visual, literary and performing arts are integrated into the curriculum of degree programs and certificate courses. A concentration in Theology and the Arts is offered for the Master of Arts (M.A.) and Master of Divinity (M.Div.) Programs. Arts-related courses can also be taken as individual electives or alongside other degrees and concentrations.

Gallery space

Four gallery areas provide exhibitions curated from the seminary’s permanent collection or larger shows featuring respected artists from around the country. Visit In the Gallery to see what’s on display.

Additional learning

You don’t have to be an enrolled student to experience the connection between the arts and theology. Everyone is welcome to participate. The Center offers an ongoing roster of events, workshops and programs.

Art studio: “The Intersection”

Head to the The Intersection alone or with a group. You’ll find a place stocked with provisions to help process, create or illuminate. The Intersection is available as a creative break between classes, a gathering space for working on projects or as the site of special workshops.